05.13.16

Street Style: Shannon Campagna

Shannon Campagna is a woman about town.  From roaming the halls of Congress, walking her beloved dogs, watching her two daughters play lacrosse, or volunteering at The Campagna Center, she is a force […]
05.11.16

Trend2Try: Dressy Shorts

I believe many people think shorts are very utilitarian…they are something to throw on when you hike the Shenandoah Mountains, go to the grocery store, garden, or climb the jungle gym with your […]
05.09.16

One Dress, Two Ways: An Environmentalist Approach

Environmentalism + fashion?  Stick with me here… The other week one of our customers was deciding between a cashmere Repeat sweater just shy of $200, and a cotton Julie Brown cardigan around $80.  […]
05.02.16

Staying Neutral

Staying neutral in an election year is almost impossible.  However in the fashion world neutral colors are the foundation for any terrific outfit.  More importantly, they can be absolutely beautiful by themselves.  Think […]
04.29.16

Ask Darby: My Shopping Secrets

People come into Kiskadee with a plethora of questions – which we LOVE!  We hear anything from “I need outfits for my upcoming trip to fill-in-the-blank” to “What jewelry and shoes should I […]
04.26.16

Our Customers Come in All Shapes and Sizes (and So Does My Family!)

We hear it sometimes…“I love your store but I’m too old/young/tall/short/big/petite to wear your clothes.”  A few weekends ago my family got together in Hilton Head for a fun trip away from our […]
04.25.16

How To Style Jack Rogers

From the iconic Palm Beach sandal adorned by Jackie Kennedy, to the various colors, flats, and wedges that make up today’s collection of Jack Rogers, these sandals are not just for taking to […]
04.19.16

Everyone Has Been Talking About Michael Stars

If you have stopped by Kiskadee lately, you probably noticed that we have a lot of new merchandise in for spring and summer.  Each season when Neil and I head to market, we attempt to […]
04.13.16

She Says…You Get! Mother’s Day at Kiskadee

Mother’s day is quickly approaching and as your thoughts turn to finding that special gift, it may seem overwhelming. How do you honor the most loving woman in your life? Kiskadee’s cheat sheet […]
04.11.16

WTW: Graduation (and the Accompanying Parties!)

Boy, does time fly!  My good friend Beth Shepherdson was in the store the other day searching for graduation clothes.  We were talking about how her daughter, Annakate, is graduating from St. Stephen’s […]
04.08.16

Street Style: Albie Dickson + Rosie Wiedemer

While black-tie charity events are a constant in the D.C. area, one of the most near and dear to the hearts of Alexandria is the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s (SFA’s) Spring Gala and […]
04.06.16

Liza’s Picks for Graduation Gifts

As many of you know, my daughter Liza is graduating from the University of Alabama this May (wahoo!).  When she was home for Easter I asked her for some ideas of things she […]
04.05.16

Alexandria Insider: Darby’s Day in Del Ray

For those of you that know me, you know that I am completely in love with my neighborhood of Del Ray.  Most of you are probably very familiar with my “hood,” but if […]
04.04.16

Don’t Panic! Skinny Jeans Are Here To Stay

As the fashion industry is searching for the “next big thing” (see Alicia’s post Season of Change from last week on this topic), current trends typically do one of two things: Either go […]
03.31.16

wtw to a spring cocktail party? the lbd (little *bright* dress)

I am not sure about you, but I so enjoyed Junior Friend’s Toast to Fashion a few weeks ago.  After seeing all of the new spring fashion on the runway, it got me […]


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